Packard emphasizes to use only a repellant with DEET listed on the label.

“There have been no reported human West Nile Virus cases yet here - but we have seen 7 cases since 2016. It can make reasonably healthy people pretty sick – but can be fatal to those with cancer or other major medical conditions.” Warned Packard.

According to an Orkin study – Houston is the 7th most mosquito populated city in the U.S. following Atlanta as Number 1 and Dallas as Number 2. It’s good to NOT be Number One!

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